Chapter 22-A Proposal
Song Used: I Can't Smile By Barry Manilow
The next day I woke up and walked down to the common room with Norah who's hair was a bright sky blue. My bestfriend is back to normal HALLELUJAH! Except that she just keeps it in its normal curly self now. We met up with Kiley, Cam, and Jaden. Jaden and I decided to ignore the fact that he and Sam had almost had sex in the very same broom closet where I happened to have been crying.
So we all walked down to the Great Hall together, and sat in our usual spots except for Jaden who joined Samson at the Ravenclaw table. My poof has left me for his boyfriend. Haha oh well. I have Norah back, even though she spends more time with Cam than with me or Kiley. And as for Kiley and me? We've been hanging out nonstop. Al is once again avoiding me but he gives the death glare to any boy who even asks me for a quill or asks if they can help me in anyway.
And let me tell you, boys have been helping me a lot lately. Opening doors and helping me sit at the table during mealtimes and helping me carry my books and helping me in Potions and Herbology. What the bloody hell has gotten into the boys of Hogwarts? Suddenly every boy was treating me too nice. I look over at the Slytherin table and sigh as once again, Scorpius and Albus are sitting as far as possible from eachother. I could tell that Rose was also getting uncomfortable because she was sitting at her house table now.
After devouring my breakfast, I decided to get up and have a walk around the grounds, it was already almost the end of term. All our exams were finished and everyone was just lazying about, enjoying the last few weeks before summer holidays. As I attempted to heave myself off of the bench I felt a hand against my back. "Need help Alli?" Erien's voice whispered in my ear.
"Eh..sure" I said, as he helped me up and grabbed my rucksack.
"Care for a walk?" he asked, smiling kindly. I was going for one anyway so I agreed and we set off out of the Great Hall. Now, noone really paid any mind to me because it's some weird new boy code to help me out because I am pregnant.
"How are Al and Scorp?" I muttered, as we left the castle. It was kind of awkward walking with him alone, since I'd avoided him. That kiss was still fresh in my mind and everytime I thought of it, my thighs exploded in that same lustful heat. God, I need help.
"You already know Alli, Scorpius is still not talking to Al. The only time he talks to him is when given an order during Quidditch practice. Even then it's rare" Erien said, as we walked towards the Quidditch pitch.
"I see…Well, has Scorpius said anything about telling our dad?" I asked, looking up nervously.
"No, he said that he'd rather that your dad didn't kill Al or you so, he's keeping his mouth shut" Erien said, as we walked across the pitch. I contemplated the meaning of this. So Scorpius didn't want us to get in trouble. This could mean that he still felt friendship towards Al. Or he just didn't want to completely screw me over. Either option was good in my book.
"I know what you're thinking Alli, Scorpius is not going to forgive Al. He's got too much pride, like your father" Erien said, as we sat on the Slytherin side of the stands. Bugger, the bloke always knows what I'm thinking before I even say it.
"I suppose you're right, but what am I supposed to do? Sit around and watch Scorpius ruin his relationship with Rose?" I said, looking at Erien once more.
"All I'm saying is not to meddle, Alli. Scorpius and Albus will makeup. It'll just take some time because of the whole "Al knocked you up" thing. Besides, Scorpius just has to come to terms with the fact that you're not such a little girl anymore. You're going to be a mother. He just can't deal with the fact that Al got you pregnant. He'd probably be less hurt it was someone else because Al is his bestfriend" Erien said, once again proving that he is not just a pretty face.
"You don't think I know that?" I said, as my peanut began to kick me again. Geez when this thing pops out it's in deep poop. Gah, I can feel it kicking my bladder to shit. "I'm not going to meddle. Who said anything about me meddling?" I said, in a scandalized tone.
"Oh calm down Alli. Talking like that you might as well meddle. But just the same, I'd be careful if I were you" He said, taking my hand in both of his. His sapphire eyes were delving deep into my violet ones and I felt that he could see my every thought. My every worry. My every desire. And, my every fear. Fuck, I think he knows Legilimency. So, I pulled my hand out of his and pushed him down.
"I can't believe you would do that you fucking wanker!" I cried as he stumbled backwards and his bum slammed into the wooden bleachers.
"Ow! What? What did I do?" he asked, struggling to get up.
"You were using Legilimency on me you insensitive prick!" I said, storming off. I cannot believe he penetrated my deepest thoughts. Erien Flint is just as bad as his father.
When I finally get back to the castle, I ran into Jaden and Kiley who were on their way to meet Cam in the Hufflepuff House. So we all walked in and I was surprised that this time it was only Cam. Norah was nowhere in sight. "Where's Norah?" Jaden asked, as the three of us squeezed into the large bright yellow sofa.
"She's studying in the library. But anyway, I decided to take the opportunity to make another announcement" Cam said, smiling at us.
"Oh sweet Voldemort's nipple, Cam. Don't tell us Norah's pregnant again" Kiley says, making me almost burst out into a hysterical laughter.
"No that's not it. We haven't shagged for a long time. No, I'm planning on proposing to my Norah tonight. I want her to be my wife!" he says, in a dreamy tone.
The inevitable has finally happened. Cam told Kiley, Jaden and me that he was going to propose to Norah. The three of us look at him like he was bonkers but, Kiley is the first to actually say something. "You're bloody bonkers mate, we're only fifteen. We're not even supposed to be thinking about marriage until seventh year" he says, in the nicest way possible. See what I mean?
"I don't care Kile. Norah is my one true love. We have a daughter together and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. A lengthy engagement will surely strengthen the love we share" he said, looking unfazed by Kiley's words. I had to hand it to the bloke, he certainly was a man on a mission. It made me sad to realize I couldn't have what they have.
"Well I support you Camsey, I'm one hundred percent behind you. No matter how bonkers I think this is" Kiley said, smiling at him.
"Oh that's so sweet! I hope she says yes! I know she will" Jaden says, excitedly.
"Yes, I know Norah will say yes. She loves you too much not to" I say, smiling at him too.
"Thanks guys. I'm going to propose tonight" Cam said, getting up and walking out. The three of us looked at eachother and decided to follow him. We weren't going to miss Cam's proposal to my bestfriend.
"Alright men let's go" I whispered as we crept a few feet from Cam. Good thing it was dark or he might have seen us.
"I can't believe we're doing this" Kiley whispered, from behind Jaden.
"We don't want to miss this. It's going to be great" I said, as Cam walked into the library. Jaden gave Kiley a look as we shuffled quietly behind the dusty bookshelves. Cam and Norah were in plain view. She was bent over a book in concentration when Cam came up behind her and kissed her cheek. Norah turned and smiled at Cam. We saw him kneeling down and Norah gasped loudly.
"Norah Eledena Morningstar, you are the love of my life. You gave birth to our beautiful daughter and I don't plan on ever being with another woman for as long as I live. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me?" he said, in a seriously romantic way.
"Oh, Cam. I didn't expect this for at least another two years. Oh yes. Yes I will marry you Cameron Finch-Fletchley" Norah said, as Cam slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her passionately. Jaden looked like he was about to burst a huge rainbow and Kiley was just smiling. I was happy too, but envious. Envious of what they have. They're like the uber couple.
"You guys can come out now. I know you're there" Cam said, surprising the three of us. Norah was embraced tightly in his arms when the three of us shuffled out from behind the bookshelves.
"Oh you guys, I'm engaged" Norah said, as I went off to give her a hug. I hugged her and then we all shared a stupid group hug and blahh. It was all very sweet and I just started crying out of nowhere. Fucking hormones.
"Oh Alli, why are you crying?" Jaden asked, as everyone stared at me. Well crap.
"I'm just s-s-s-s-s-so h-happy" I cried, even though that was only part of it. The other part was me not having that. I would be a single mother. Single and miserable. In a complicated friendship thingy with the father of my baby. It was all such bullshit and only Jaden, Theo and Scorpius knew the truth. It was not good. I was just glad to be going home soon. I would be away from all those overly helpful boys and Scorpius would finally tell Dad about his relationship with Rose.
That should make my summer a lot more interesting.
A/N: I'd like to apologize for the long wait. I've been having "issues" Also I'd like to dedicate this Chapter to my friend Guy AKA Furtive Fox. Thank you for giving this fic a chance, it means a lot to me. Chapter 23 shouldn't take too long to finish so, keep your fingers crossed!!